Potter PFC-9000 Series - Manual (Page 12)

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PFC-9000 • 5403535 • REV G • 9/08
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
ChaPTER 2
The minimum requirements will differ based on the type of installation involved (Central Station, Local Service etc.). In addition,
the system shall be wired to meet the minimum requirements of NFPA 70 the National Electric Code, article 760. Also, all federal,
state, provincial and local codes shall be followed to meet the minimum requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
- All field wiring shall be in accordance with the NEC and all applicable local and state requirements. In addition, all field wiring
shall be power limited.
- All wiring for SLC, initiating device and notification appliance circuits shall be separated from conductors of electric light,
power, class 1, and NPLFA conductors by a minimum of 3”.
- All initiating devices and addressable modules shall be installed a minimum of 18” away from any fluorescent light or ballast.
- The SLC loop resistance shall be a maximum of 50 ohms.
- Any T taps on the SLC loop shall have a maximum resistance of 10 ohms.
- Line capacitance shall not exceed .5uF.
- Line inductance shall not exceed 1mH
- Only UL listed notification appliances as listed in Appendix C should be installed with the panel.
- The smoke sensors, heat sensors and modules shall be of the type described in the following portions of the manual. Failure to
use the appropriate devices will render the system inoperable.
- Only the conventional smoke detectors listed in compatibility chart in the Appendix shall be installed with the conventional
zones. The compatibility chart is recognized by UL as the devices approved for operation.
- PSCI short circuit isolators should be used to prevent the loss of communication due to wiring problems. See the section on
PSCI (Page 47).
Monitoring and Notification requirement of Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Central Station
When a system is required to be connected to a Central Station, both phone lines of the UDACT must be connected and
configured. The UDACT should be connected upstream of all other connections (i.e. PBX, network phone systems, fax machines,
etc.) in order to seize the line. In addition, the UDACT cannot be connected to party lines or ground start lines.
When a loss of AC power occurs, the UDACT must be configured to send a trouble between 6 and 12 hours.
The UDACT must be programmed with the correct time and to send an automatic test report each day to the Central Station.
The UDACT must be configured for a minimum of 5 dialing attempts and a maximum of 10. For more information on
programming the UDACT, see pages 32-33.
Remote Supervising Station Service
The UDACT must be configured for a minimum of 15 hours to report a loss of AC power.
The phone lines must be configured to contact the alarm signal receiving station and to contact the trouble and supervisory
receiving station.
Local Service
When the PFC-9000 panel serves for local notification, a minimum of one (1) UL listed notification appliance must be used.
Mounting Recommendations
As with all electrical products, the PFC-9000 will not operate properly when in contact with water or a humid atmosphere. As a
guide the following locations are NOT recommended areas for installation:
• Directly mounted to exterior walls, particularly masonry (condensation), or on exterior walls below grade
• In the vicinity of plumbing where possible, especially large sinks
• In sprinkler system riser rooms where a splash potential exists from drains and valves
• In rooms where humidity producing equipment is also installed (i.e. dryers, air conditioning equipment, etc.)
• Outdoors
The panel should be mounted on an interior wall where it is not subjected to vibration or shock. In addition, the temperature range
should be between 32º F and 120º F. Also, the relative humidity should not exceed 85%.
Failure to connect operating phone lines for a PR-5000 or UDACT-9100 will result in the panel not transmitting an alarm
to a constantly manned facility. Local Service systems will sound notification appliances at the building only. Regular testing
of the fire alarm control panel is required to ensure proper operation and notification.